Characteristics of specific surface area N2 adsorption and desorption method in the characterization of cow dung particles and their efficient combustion products by Meng ZHAO, Buying HOU, Yuanchao LIANG, Xiaoying LIU, Linjie WU, Xiaolong JIAO, Xingbo LAN

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Characterizations of Cuprous Oxide Thin Films Prepared by Sol-Gel Spin Coating Technique with Different Additives for the Photoelectrochemical Solar Cell by D. S. C. Halin, I. A. Talib, A. R. Daud, M. A. A. Hamid

“…It was found that the organic additives added had a significant influence on the formation of Cu2O films and lead to different microstructures and optical properties. The films were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). …”
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From the hills to the sea: Mineralogical and chemical characterization of a roof tile assemblage from the Byzantine church at Ashdod-Yam (Israel) by Philip Ebeling, Liora Bouzaglou, Dana Ashkenazi, Johannes H. Sterba, Alexander Fantalkin

“…This paper presents the results of a multidisciplinary approach characterizing roof tiles excavated at the Ashdod-Yam Byzantine church (Israel). …”
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Synthesis and characterization of the Co(ii), Ni(ii), and Cu(ii) complexes with a 1,2,4-triazine derivative ligand by Althubeiti Khaled

“…The objectives included the synthesis of the ligand from 5-bromosalicylaldehyde and hippuric acid; the preparation of its metal complexes with the three transition metal ions; the verification of complexation stoichiometry using CHN and gravimetric analysis; the characterization of the ligand and complexes via spectroscopic techniques; the determination and comparison of their thermal properties through thermogravimetric (DTG) measurements; and the examination and comparison of their microstructures using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Antibacterial activity and physicochemical characterization of bioplastic films based on cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) starch and rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) essential oil by Diana Paola Navia Porras, Luis Gabriel Poveda Perdomo, Cuervo Mulet, Jessica Esparza Estrada, Joaquin Hernández Umaña

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Enhanced characterization and utilization of cowpea protein isolate: rheological and textural properties of heat-induced gels for plant-based egg omelet formulation by Hyun Woo Choi, Jungwoo Hahn

“…Microstructural analysis showed that the CPI gel closely resembled the egg gel, underscoring the potential of CPI to mimic the texture of eggs, particularly in omelets.…”
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High-Density Polyethylene Composites Filled with Nanosilica Containing Immobilized Nanosilver or Nanocopper: Thermal, Mechanical, and Bactericidal Properties and Morphology and Int... by Regina Jeziórska, Maria Zielecka, Beata Gutarowska, Zofia Żakowska

“…The HDPE/Ag-SiO2 and HDPE/Cu-SiO2 composites were prepared by melt blending and injection molding. The microstructure of the composites was examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). …”
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Characterization and evaluation of joint properties of friction stir welded AA7075/GNPs joints obtained using square and cylindrical threaded tools by Rahul Biradar, Sachinkumar Patil, Nagamadhu M, Priyaranjan Sharma, Filipe Fernandes

“…This study investigates the joint properties and microstructural features of friction stir-welded (FSWed) AA7075 aluminum alloy composites reinforced with 1 wt % of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). …”
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Grain size effects on strain localization and fracture behavior in ferrite–martensite dual-phase steels characterized by digital image correlation analysis by Myeong-heom Park, Yuichi Tagusari, Akinobu Shibata, Nobuhiro Tsuji

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Characterization of the Aluminium Matrix Composite Reinforced with Silicon Nitride (AA6061/Si3N4) Synthesized by the Stir Casting Route by B. Ashok Kumar, M. Muthu Krishnan, A. Felix Sahayaraj, Mohamad Reda A. Refaai, G. Yuvaraj, D. Madhesh, Haiter Lenin Allasi

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Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: Experimental–numerical synergy by Macaulay M. Owen, Leong Sing Wong, Norashidah Binti Md Din, Emmanuel O. Achukwu, Ahmad, Zafir Romli, Solehuddin Shuib

“…The objective is to evaluate the synergistic performance enhancement achievable through hybridization of synthetic and natural fibers in a layered architecture. Experimental characterization of laminates with varying ply counts (2, 6, 8, and 12) were conducted to assess the composites' mechanical, thermal, and microstructural properties. …”
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Development and Characterization of an Injectable Alginate/Chitosan Composite Hydrogel Reinforced with Cyclic-RGD Functionalized Graphene Oxide for Potential Tissue Regeneration Ap... by Mildred A. Sauce-Guevara, Sergio D. García-Schejtman, Emilio I. Alarcon, Sergio A. Bernal-Chavez, Miguel A. Mendez-Rojas

“…<b>Methods:</b> The OA/NSC/GOx-cRGD hydrogel was synthesized through Schiff base cross-linking (aldehyde-amine reaction). Characterization included FTIR (C=N bond at 1650 cm⁻¹), Raman spectroscopy (D/G bands at 1338/1567 cm⁻¹), SEM (porous microstructure), and rheological analysis (shear-thinning behavior). …”
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Synergistic Effects of Hollow Glass Microspheres and Sisal Fibers in Natural Gypsum-Based Composites: Achieving Lightweight, High-Strength, and Aesthetically Superior Construction... by Chang Chen, Yuan Gao, Shaowu Jiu, Yanxin Chen, Yan Liu

“…The multifunctional effects of these additives were comprehensively assessed via integrated mechanical characterization, spectrophotometric whiteness evaluation, and microstructural interrogation. …”
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Influences of multi-pass friction stir alloying on characterization of AZ91D alloy-based dual reinforcement bio-ceramic nano-composites by Surendra Kumar Patel, Guoxin Dai, Lu Liu, Zhen Sun, Lei Shi

“…In current study, microstructural, mechanical and corrosion behaviour were investigated with incorporation of dual reinforced AZ91D surface composites. …”
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Production and Characterization of Open Cell Cordierite from Boron and Waste Materials by Geopolymer Method for the Emission After Treatment System of Diesel Engines by Yavuz Ergun, Hakan Caliskan, Halil Ibrahim Karali

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Experimental and Numerical Characterization of Local Properties in Laser-Welded Joints in Thin Plates of High-Strength–Low-Alloy Steel and Their Dependence on the Welding Parameter... by Patricio G. Riofrío, Germán Omar Barrionuevo, Fernando Olmedo, Alexis Debut

“…This study focuses on the effect of welding parameters on the microstructure, tensile response, microhardness, and weld bead profile. …”
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L-DED and L-PBF Additive Manufactured AlSi10Mg Alloy: Mechanical Characterization and Very-High Cycle Fatigue Performance by Alexandre Pinhel Soares, Anselmo Thiesen Junior, Marcos Vinicius Bento, Henrique Santos Ferreira, Carlos Eduardo Bibow Correa, Emili Bettinelli, Jurandir Marcos Sá de Sousa

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Sensing particles under the surface with nanoindentation by Lukas Walch, Claus O.W. Trost, Kevin Kutlesa, Jakob Zitz, Thomas Klünsner, Gerald Ressel, Alfred Hackl, Megan J. Cordill, Stanislav Zak

“…The microstructures below the indents were exposed on cross-sections prepared by focused ion beam milling. …”
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Effect of Chemical Composition and Annealing Parameters for Advanced Packaging Steel Applications by Yasemin Kılıç, Ramazan Uzun, Ümran Başkaya

“…A light optical microscope (LOM) and a scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used for microstructural characterization studies. Mechanical properties were characterized with tensile tests. …”
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An Impact of Prolonged Electrolysis on the Electrochemical Performance and Surface Characteristics of NiFe-Modified Graphite Electrodes for Alkaline Water Electrolysis by Mateusz Kuczyński, Tomasz Mikołajczyk, Bogusław Pierożyński, Mirosław Bramowicz, Sławomir Kulesza

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